Mastering the Art of Performance A Primer for Musicians

Name: Mastering the Art of Performance A Primer for Musicians
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ISBN: 9780195177435

ISBN-10: 0195177436

ISBN-13: 9780195177435

Edition: 2006

Authors: Stewart Gordon

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In Mastering the Art of Performance: A Primer for Musicians, Stewart Gordon offers seasoned advice to musicians intent on meeting the challenges of performance. Through real-life examples and pre-performance exercises, this accessible manual gives musicians and other performers practical insights into every aspect of performance. While other books merely identify and describe the problems associated with performance, this book offers detailed suggestions for solving them. First, Gordon tackles the critical planning and preparatory stages, helping performers to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. The book's easy-to-follow exercises address the self-doubt and anxiety many musicians…

Book details

List price: $41.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/15/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



Prelude : defining performance



Assessing yourself, the performer : achieving a positive mind-set toward performance



Why we perform : forging a performance philosophy



Physical support for performance



Conceptualizing and scheduling goals



Keeping preparation fresh and focused



Dealing with repetition and drill



Techniques to develop secure memorization



Ensuring quality



Self-regard at the time of performance



Managing stage fright



Dynamics during performance



Evaluation after performance



Performance and human interaction



The career challenge



Physical challenge and performance



Performance careers in retrospect


Postlude : performance and your spiritual life